Question

Sarah is currently making $33,000 a year at her job and has been offered a raise to $37,950 per year. What

would be the percent increase in her salary?

Answer 1

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Answer:

15%

Explanation:

The percentage change can be found from ...

pct change = ((new value)/(old value) -1) × 100%

= (37850/33000 -1) × 100%

= (1.15 -1) × 100%

= 15%

Sarah has been offered a 15% raise.